Primary Homeroom Teacher

Primary Homeroom Teacher Job Description

UIS recognizes the importance of qualified, dedicated professional teaching staff. UIS teachers

develop the full potential of each student. They promote IB Learner Profile attributes, employ

appropriate teaching and learning strategies, and support the Mission, Vision, and Values of the

school. UIS teachers are committed to their personal and professional development in order to

further inspire and guide their students to become lifelong learners and responsible citizens of

the world.

Teaching and Learning

Demonstrate expertise, enthusiasm, and creativity in the delivery of curriculum with

appropriate pedagogy

Seek opportunities within the curriculum to provide inquiry and to use a variety of

instructional resources

Emphasize the interconnectedness of all subjects taught in school in line with the

school's philosophy and that of the International Baccalaureate

Maintain a positive, friendly, vibrant classroom

Plan and deliver lessons and units of work appropriate to student grade and needs with

clear learning objectives, organized in a sequential manner and stored in the school's

information management program in the approved format

Meet the learning needs of all students through creating and documenting

differentiated plans

Evaluate daily and weekly planning, ensuring that it builds on current and previous
achievement and allows for student agency

Ensure that assignments are returned promptly with constructive feedback including

specific comments on strengths and areas for improvement, setting individualized goals

with students

Use formative and summative assessments effectively and with appropriate criteria in

order to set realistic and challenging targets for improvement and to inform future

teaching

Set consistently high expectations for student attitudes towards learning and to

ensure that classrooms are engaging learning spaces

Teach and emphasize the meaning and importance of international-mindedness

Emphasize the school's Mission, Vision, and Values through teaching and learning

Pastoral Responsibilities

Support the social, emotional and psychological development of students

Embody, model, and promote the IB Learner Profile attributes and Approaches to

Learning in order to promote student development

Celebrate student achievements both in and out of school

Respond sensitively when dealing with children, ensuring that any concern they have

is addressed professionally and promptly

Professionalism

Manage and monitor each child's progress, ensuring all marking, assessments,

portfolios, and class records are kept up-to-date

Provide regular informative and motivating student reports

Work collaboratively with all staff, including:

Teachers by grade level, subject, division, whole school

Inclusion Coordinator/Counselor

School leadership

Committees

IB Program

Curriculum development groups

Communicate effectively and appropriately with the school community, both orally and in

writing in line with the school's Style Guide

Respond to communications in a timely manner

Maintain open and consistent channels of communication with parents regarding student

progress

Participate in school events such as parent conferences and professional training that

may occur outside of normal working hours

Reflect on professional practice in order to develop a thorough understanding of

effective teaching methods

Display competence and confidence in using media and technology appropriately

Undertake any professional duties as required by school leadership

Be present in the classroom or other teaching space throughout the entire lesson in

order to ensure student safety

Participate effectively in the school's service programs

Acknowledge that student safety is paramount at all times

Understand and practice vigilant student safeguarding and duty of care

Uphold the professional standards of UIS in work and in community relationships

Know, understand, and comply with all school policies and procedures

Reporting Line

The Primary Homeroom teacher reports to the Head of Primary.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree recognized by the Egyptian Ministry of Education as a qualification to

teach

Minimum C1 level of English

Minimum of 3 years teaching experience for foreign hires, and teaching experience for

local-hires

Experience in IB PYP preferred

Experience in international curriculum schools preferred

Professional Educator Diploma or other teacher qualification preferred